{"product_id":"2940011149795","title":"Contribution To Mankind And Other Stories Of The Dark","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dark, it remains our greatest fear. The six stories in this collection of speculative fiction explore some of the terrors we might find lurking. Or worse, might find us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The Lake' - a couple seek tranquillity at the site of a high caldera which seems protected by a duststorm. Despite no other vehicles, they’re not the only ones to have made the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A Glimmer in the Night' returns to bygone days. A learned man takes a guide into unmapped lands, seeking treasure, seeking truth. Sometimes both lie hidden for a reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Our Tyke' - a ghost story such as might be recited in a pub – ‘The Three Bells’ as happens here – yet is based on a true events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Doppelgänger' asks the age-old question ‘What would life be like if I were different?’ The problem comes when someone answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Harvester World TZ29-4' is a planet destined to save humanity, whatever humanity is. Or becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Contribution to Mankind' - one man’s malevolence holds a group of petty criminals in thrall. A lone voice tries to make a difference and fails, yet succeeds where never intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark tales for a dark night. Don’t look here for happy endings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Linda Acaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47080485617904,"sku":"2940011149795","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940011149795_p0.jpg?v=1763547767","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940011149795","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}